

Turning “No” to “Yes:” Encouraging More Cooperation from your Toddler (a Two-Part Series)
Part I: Understanding Why Toddlers say “NO!” Is “no!” your toddler’s favorite word? Is “no” how he or she responds to your every request, demand and plea? Is “no!” how you feel about trying to get through another day like this? You are not alone—they don’t call them the “terrible twos” for nothing! What can really be discouraging is that the “terrible twos” can actually start around age one, carry on right through the “terrible threes” and don’t-even-get-me-started on the “